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Science at the Frontiers of the Future: Space and Marine Biotechnology

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

The next leap forward in science will come from relatively underexplored areas, including the deep ocean and outer space. Futuristic marine and space biotechnology aims to utilize these challenging environments to develop new biological knowledge, advanced materials, and innovative manufacturing systems.

Prime Minister's Internship Scheme

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

The limited success of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) is no longer just a matter of policy debate, but its impact is also directly visible in government expenditure figures. The poor implementation of the scheme during the financial year 2025–26 has severely impacted the budget utilization of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Between April and November 2025, the Ministry was able to spend only about 4% of its total budgetary allocation.

Saab’s Precision Strike Weapon: Understanding the RBS-15 Missile System

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has showcased the capabilities of its RBS-15 missile, demonstrating how it can destroy key components of the Russian S-400 air defence system, highlighting its precision strike and survivability features.

Similipal’s Conservation Success: Rising Crocodile Numbers in Odisha’s Flagship Park

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

The latest crocodile census has recorded an increase in the crocodile population in Similipal National Park in Odisha, reflecting improving aquatic ecosystem health and conservation outcomes.

India’s Road Safety Emergency: Infrastructure Failures Driving Rising Fatalities

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

A recent national report has identified India’s deadliest districts for road accidents, revealing that most fatalities are linked to infrastructure and systemic failures rather than traffic violations.

AI Safety and Platform Accountability: The Grok Controversy on X

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

X, owned by Elon Musk, has curtailed its Grok AI tool from generating sexualised images of women and children following widespread global criticism and escalating regulatory scrutiny across multiple countries.

Gujarat’s High-Containment Laboratory Initiative: India’s First State-Funded BSL-4 Facility

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for India’s first state-funded Bio-Safety Level 4 (BSL-4) containment facility in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, describing it as a “health shield” that marks a new era in India’s health security and biotechnology capabilities.

PRAGATI Platform: A Major Platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation

Current Affairs 17-Jan-2026

PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) is an innovative and integrated digital platform of the Government of India developed for monitoring, reviewing, and resolving major government programs, projects, and public grievances.